I must say ladies and gentlemen that I'm a bit disappointed. Where are the hearty congratulations? Where are the flowers, the chocolates, and the showering me with gifts? I mean, when a guy turns a whole year older, he kinda expects people to make a bit of a fuss over him... :(
(I guess putting my Birthday in my About Me list wasn't a great idea then. Are you guys feeling guilty yet? Or should I heap some more shame on you all? :P)
Nah, it's OK people - I forgive you. I'm sure (in fact, almost certain) that I've forgotten many of your Birthdays in the past year or so. I should really go and check all your details and see if you've included them now, just so I can send you some Birthday wishes on your special day... :)
Truth is, I turned 33 on the 8th of January. Another year older. Don't feel a lot different, although the planet has rotated one more time around the sun since I turned 32, which has to be a good thing, right? And I did OK this year - all things considered.
Giftwise, I managed to score myself a couple of kewl X-Box Games. My family got me Lego Star Wars (to go with my Lego Star Wars II - The Original Trilogy on the 360), and I've managed to have a bit of a go at it. Quite enjoy the gameplay of both Lego Star Wars Games, and I've actually managed to get a decent way through the 360 version. Haven't achieved 100% yet, but I'm getting there...
The other Game I got was on the 360, and another combination Game. Not Star Wars and Lego this time, but RPGs and Comics. Yeah, I'm talking about Marvel - Ultimate Alliance. Haven't managed to get too far at all into this one - just popped it in the console and had a wander for a bit - but I'm liking what I see so far. Seems to be an action RPG (in the style of Baldur's Gate - Dark Alliance), although I'm not sure how much of each will occur. I'm hoping a good balance, and from what I read, that is the case. More updates to follow. :)
Apart from that, my folks gave me a set of clippers - so I don't have to keep borrowing theirs to get my hair cut. Anna took me away for a couple of days (just got back this afternoon in fact) up to Tanunda, where we revisited a lot of the places and wineries we saw on the trip where we got engaged. Was nice to reminisce (sp?) on past experiences and look forward to the future.
Wedding plans are moving ahead again now that we've finished moving stuff across - the unpacking is just about finished - so we're looking at reception centres and sorting out our finances in the coming days. It's all very exciting and a lil' scary all at once - it's all a bit new for me really. Gotta start saving like crazy for the Wedding, although we're being realistic in that we know we won't be able to pay for it out of our savings alone - some borrowing of money will prove necessary sooner or later. Yay...
It's all good though - I mean it's nice to make a big song and dance about the day you get married, right? (Married people - just agree with me, OK? Got the rose-coloured glasses on right now... :))
Well, it's late and I'm tired. I should go to bed and get some sleep. I'll CYA all another night, people. In the meantime (as always) don't forget to:
GAME ON! :D